Serving 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Beiriger Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Beiriger Elementary School serves the southern part of Griffith, IN, covering an area of approximately 3.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beiriger Elementary School's student population of 426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Beiriger Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beiriger Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#803 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Hispanic
36%
15%
Black
18%
14%
White
41%
62%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.1%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beiriger Elementary School's ranking?
Beiriger Elementary School is ranked #803 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Beiriger Elementary School often compared to?
Beiriger Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Beiriger Elementary School?
426 students attend Beiriger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Beiriger Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beiriger Elementary School?
Beiriger Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Beiriger Elementary School offer ?
Beiriger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Beiriger Elementary School part of?
Beiriger Elementary School is part of Griffith School District.
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